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Chapter 4 - Gone Mad?

Chapter 4 – Gone Mad?

I followed Peter and Alice along a path; I shuffled my feet and played with my tailcoat’s tails boredly. I wanted to find my brothers, what could Wonderland ‘claim them’ to do?

“I see the mansion.” Peter says.

Alice nods in agreement, “I do too, stay alert, they could be anywhere and very dangerous.” She says.

“Who’s ‘they’?” I question.

“Jinx, shh!” Alice hisses.

I growl, feeling curious and stupid not knowing anything.

Surely enough there was a big mansion with top hat designs on silver front gates, a pair of twins were at the gate, more messing around than guarding; Alice and Peter pulled me behind a bush to watch as the gates opened.

Andy strolled out, his hair long and teased as always, he had no Warpaint on other than some eyeliner and he wore a top hat and a tail coat like me though his hat was more regal with jewels, playing cards, and real roses. He was followed by his right hand man, Jake who looked similar but like Peter, he had brown rabbit ears peeking out the top of his teased hair. He had on clothes similar to Andy’s but more simple and less imperial.

They spoke to the twins who were supposed to be guarding, the twins loudly shouted at them, calling them Hatter and Arch rather than Andy and Jake. They really yelled at Jake as I could see he was very irritated with them and moved his hand to a gun on his belt.

The twins were faster, pulling out guns and aiming them at Jake as Jake snarled angrily, Andy having to break them up and make them sheath their weapons as they made their way to another location along a worn path.

“Andy and Jake are The Hatter and The Arch Hare.” I say shivering.

“Sadly.” Alice says turning to look back at me, “And they’re going to the Amusement Park, who knows who Cheshire is.”

“Amusement Park? I’ve never heard of an amusement park in wonderland…” I question.

“This is the real wonderland, the other people think they know, but Wonderland has evolved sense Lewis Carroll was last here.” She says.

“Apparently.” I utter and look towards where Andy and Jake just left. “Are we going to follow them?”

She nodded, “We have to wait a minute, or the twins will know we’re following and they’ll kill us.”

“That’s reassuring.” I sigh covering my face, feeling stressed.

Alice looked back at me and put a small hand on my shoulder and her other lifting my chin gently. I look into her blue eyes as she offered a small smile. “Chin up Jinx, we’ll get them back.”

“If they don’t kill us.” I mutter.

Her smile vanished as she turned away and pulled her hands back. I sigh regretting I said that but soon we’re along the path again, following the trail of the four.

I hoped that we’d be able to get them back and soon, I felt alone with these two strangers, clueless in a strange land. I’d get them back if it was the last thing I do.

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After following the men and two boys into a different territory I soon spotted the tops of rollercoasters and amazing brightly colored attractions all sealed within thick masonry walls and elaborate gates. We got in through one of the back entrances for ‘role holders and outsiders’ and walked into the amazing amusement park.

I smile and look at everything. All the tents were striped and pretty, the smell of cotton candy, popcorn and sugary treats filled the air. I looked at all the happy people having fun until I noticed they were all.. faceless! More like eyeless as they still had a mouth and a nose but no eyes or eyebrows. It scared me, like walking around with a bunch of semi-slendermen. Alice noticed my shock and smiled a bit, “They’re the minors.” She said, “The ones with faces are the role holders.”

“Why aren’t there many of them?” I ask.

“Because the Red Queen chased most all of them away or beheaded them.” Alice says quietly looking down.

I looked at Peter, “So she only favors her role holders.”

“Yes, the two of us that are there. Myself and a knight that trains the rest that she adores to execute when she’s bored.” Peter says.

I quiver, this was getting scary.

It only got worse when I heard a gunshot go off. Alice and Peter did the exact opposite of what we were supposed to do, we ran towards where the shot originated.

I groan and run after them not wanting to get separated but we look as I see the familiar face of Ashley but with black cat ears –pierced- and a long black cat tail –also pierced. He aimed a black pistol looking like one from the west aiming it at Andy’s chest. He had on an elaborate black and silver tailcoat with black pants and a big silver belt buckle with a ferris wheel on it. He had on his classic black cowboy boots. Typical Ashley still in Wonderland.

Andy just smirked, Jake had pulled out his gun and aimed it at Ashley, the two twin boys also had guns shockingly and aimed it at Ashley as well.

“I said I never wanted you here again, Hatter.” Ashley growled.

“I only wanted to do a land trade dear neighbor.” Andy jeers looking entertained.

Ashley snarled, “Get out! You and your mafia boys!”

I was confused, Mafia? The Hatters were the mafia? My head spun with this rush of confusing Wonderland shit going on.

“Fine, fine. Feisty one aren’t you? I’m sure I could strike a deal with the White King anyway.” Andy says and with the simplist movement of his gloved hand the men sheathed their guns and turned, walking out of the park.

I hadn’t even noticed that a crowd had gathered around but Ashley just sheathes his pistol and looks at all the minor faceless people and cleared his throat.

“Amusement parks are for fun people! Please excuse that little episode and continue having fun.” He says with his signature Ashley smile.

I roll my eyes but the people seem to nod and walk away from the scene as if nothing happened. Ashley rubs the back of his neck as we all do when we’re nervous then notices Alice and Peter and me.

He walks over and smiled, “Ello dear Alice, I’ve heard a lot about you. Peter, it’s nice seeing you again little bunny.”

“Cheshire Cat.” Peter snaps back bitterly.

“But you, I don’t know who you are.” Ashley says looking at me.

“I-I’m …” I thought better of trying to explain and just sighed as I said, “I’m Jinxx.”

“It’s nice to meet you Jinxx. And sorry about that little run in, I don’t very much like that wretched mafia.” Ashley says

I nod, “They don’t seem like good guys.”

“They’re bad news, yes.” Ashley says then looks at Alice.

“What can I do ya for darling?”

Alice was obviously still very nervous as she stuttered. “W-We just need a place to st-stay.” She says.

“Except for me, I must be back before the time period is over.” Peter says.

“Ah, so Jinx and Alice need a place? I have a room you two can share.” Ashley says.

“Thanks A- Goround.” Alice stops herself from saying Ashley. Goround? Like a Merry-Go-Round? How cheesy.

“Of course, follow me.” Ashley smiled.

We followed him to a building off the side of the park, away from all the craziness and screaming where when he opened the door it led to a carnival themed room with circus décor and crazy patterned blankets. A couch was on the side of the room, a red leather one and I knew that’s where I’d be sleeping.

“Have at it, stay as long or little as you want.” Ashley smiled and left.

I look at Alice and sigh, “We need to make a plan.”